Sexual Identity and its Association with Trajectories of Depressive Symptoms and Emotion Regulation Difficulties from Early to Middle Adolescence

López, Roberto; Gonçalves, Stefanie F.; Poon, Jennifer A.; Ansell, Emily B.; Esposito‐Smythers, Christianne; Chaplin, Tara M.

doi:10.1007/s10578-021-01188-5

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“…A growing body of research supports the idea that emerging adults who experience social marginalization related to one or more of their identities also experience a multitude of social and emotional challenges that contribute to suicide risk (Busby et al, 2020;Lo ´pez et al, 2022). However, not enough emphasis has been placed on the suicide-specific risk factors that are associated with possessing more than one marginalized identity, despite their importance in suicide screening and safety planning (Suicide Prevention Resource Center & Rodgers, 2011).…”

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An examination of theory-based suicidal ideation risk factors in college students with multiple marginalized identities.

Shepherd¹,

Kelly²,

Brochu³

et al. 2023

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry

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Social marginalization increases the risk of suicidal ideation (SI) among individuals with diverse identities, yet research examining the effects of marginalization has focused on one identity. Emerging adulthood is a critical period of identity development and the age group with the highest rates of SI. Considering the challenges of living in potentially heterosexist, cissexist, racist, and sizeist environments, we tested whether possessing multiple marginalized identities was associated with severity of SI through factors proposed in the interpersonal–psychological theory (IPT) and the three-step theory (3ST) of suicide and if mediation paths were moderated by sex. A sample of 265 college students completed a cross-sectional online survey assessing SI and constructs related to IPT and 3ST. The number of marginalized identities was generated by adding minoritized sexual orientation, race/ethnicity other than non-Hispanic White, body mass index >25 kg/m2, sexual attraction to same sex but identified as heterosexual, and gender-fluid identity. In IPT multiple mediation analyses, possessing more marginalized identities was associated with SI severity through burdensomeness and hopelessness, but not belonging. Indirect paths through burdensomeness and belonging were moderated by sex. For 3ST, possessing more marginalized identities was associated with SI severity through hopelessness and psychological pain, but not social connection or meaning in life. Future research should consider intersecting social identities and test mechanisms by which multiply marginalized college students develop resilience to SI risk factors, such as support within their marginalized groups, to inform suicide assessment and intervention efforts on college campuses.

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confidence: 99%

An examination of theory-based suicidal ideation risk factors in college students with multiple marginalized identities.

Shepherd¹,

Kelly²,

Brochu³

et al. 2023

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry

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“…Specifically, as prior SIBs are among the strongest predictors of future suicide risk (Franklin et al, 2017; Ribeiro et al, 2016), the dummy variables for history of SIBs were included in the models first. Sex and sexual identity, both of which predict suicide risk (Guz et al, 2021; López et al, 2022), were included in the model’s second. Age and treatment site were included last.…”

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“…Previous work has shown that sociodemographic variables, such as age, sex, and sexual minority identity, are significant predictors of SI and depressive symptoms (Guz et al, 2021; López et al, 2022). Indeed, in the study described above, Witt et al (2021) found that membership in the persistent SI group was associated with being older, female, and having a history of SI.…”

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Trajectories of adolescent suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms during partial hospitalization: Clinical and demographic characteristics as predictors of change.

López,

Harris,

Seibel

et al. 2024

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Partial hospital programs (PHPs) are a vital mental health service for youth at risk for suicide. Yet, few studies have examined trajectories of suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms, two important risk factors for suicidal behavior, over the course of care. Moreover, little is known about factors that may impact these trajectories among youth in PHPs. The present study examined trajectories of suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms, as well as clinical and demographic predictors of these changes, among youth enrolled in two PHPs. A sample of 253 youth (Mage = 15.3; SD = 1.4; range = 12–18; 68.8% female; 63.2% White; 75.1% non-Hispanic/Latino/a/x) completed repeated measures of suicidal ideation severity and depressive symptoms during treatment. Trajectories of these outcomes were examined using two separate latent growth models. Recent history of self-injurious behaviors and demographics were tested as predictors of trajectories using a taxonomic approach. Overall, suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms declined over the course of care. Sex, history of self-injury, and sexual identity were associated with variability in one or both trajectories of change. Results suggest individual variability in the rate of change among youth in PHPs. Such information may be used to aid in treatment planning and quality improvement efforts within PHPs.

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“…A total score of overall ER difficulties across the five domains of interest (computed by summing responses to items for these subscales) was also computed for mothers (α = .96) and adolescents (α = .96) for descriptive purposes (see Table 1). The DERS has been found to demonstrate good reliability and construct and convergent validity in both adult (Gratz & Roemer, 2004; Gratz & Tull, 2010) and adolescent (López et al, 2022; Neumann et al, 2010; Sharp et al, 2011) samples . Further, the DERS and its subscales have been found to be significantly associated with objective measures of ER in both youth and adults (Gratz et al, 2006; Vasilev et al, 2009).…”

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Clarifying the relation between mother and adolescent borderline personality disorder symptoms: The roles of maternal and adolescent emotion regulation and maladaptive maternal emotion socialization.

Gratz¹,

Myntti²,

Kiel³

et al. 2024

Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment

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Despite evidence for the intergenerational transmission of borderline personality disorder (BPD) pathology from mothers to offspring, the factors underlying the relation between mother and child BPD symptoms remain unclear and little is known about the pathways through which maternal BPD symptoms may relate to BPD symptoms in their offspring. One set of factors that warrants consideration in this regard is mother and child emotion regulation (ER) difficulties. In particular, theory and research suggest an indirect relation between mother and child BPD symptoms through maternal ER difficulties (and related maladaptive emotion socialization strategies) and, subsequently, child ER difficulties. Thus, this study used structural equation modeling to examine a model wherein maternal BPD symptoms relate to offspring BPD symptoms in adolescence through maternal ER difficulties (and maladaptive maternal emotion socialization strategies) and, subsequently, adolescent ER difficulties. A nationwide community sample of 200 mother–adolescent dyads completed an online study. Results provided support for the proposed model, revealing both a direct relation between maternal and adolescent BPD symptoms and two indirect relations through (a) maternal and adolescent ER difficulties and (b) maternal ER difficulties, maternal maladaptive emotion socialization strategies, and adolescent ER difficulties. Results highlight the relevance of both mother and adolescent ER difficulties in the relation between mother and offspring BPD pathology, as well as the potential clinical utility of targeting mother and child ER in interventions aimed at preventing the intergenerational transmission of BPD pathology.

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Sexual Identity and its Association with Trajectories of Depressive Symptoms and Emotion Regulation Difficulties from Early to Middle Adolescence

Cited by 5 publications

References 58 publications

An examination of theory-based suicidal ideation risk factors in college students with multiple marginalized identities.

An examination of theory-based suicidal ideation risk factors in college students with multiple marginalized identities.

Trajectories of adolescent suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms during partial hospitalization: Clinical and demographic characteristics as predictors of change.

Clarifying the relation between mother and adolescent borderline personality disorder symptoms: The roles of maternal and adolescent emotion regulation and maladaptive maternal emotion socialization.

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